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A BLUE AND WHITE ‘DRAGON’ MEIPING MING DYNASTY, ZHENGDE PERIOD
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the waisted lower body rising up to high rounded shoulders and a cut-down neck, boldly painted with a five-clawed scaly dragon striding amongst scrolling clouds in pursuit of a flaming pearl above turbulent crashing waves, all below a wide band of ruyi-shaped lappets enclosing lotus sprays, the neck encircled by ruyi heads and the foot with a lappet band
Condition
The meiping has a reduced neck and minor glaze firing imperfections including burst glaze bubbles, glaze iron spots and light glaze scratches.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."